Practice Thermal Characterization - 3.5 | 3. Characterize Semiconductor Materials and Devices | Microfabrication and Semiconductor materials
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What unit is used to measure thermal conductivity?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we measure heat flow.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary application of the Seebeck coefficient?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider thermoelectric devices.

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Question 1

What does the ZT figure of merit measure?

  • Thermal conductivity
  • Temperature difference
  • Thermoelectric efficiency

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves efficiency in thermoelectric applications.

Question 2

True or False: The 3Ο‰ method is used for measuring thermal conductivity in bulk materials.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the type of materials used in this method.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the ZT figure of merit if a material has a Seebeck coefficient of 200 ΞΌV/K, electrical conductivity of 1.5 Γ— 10^5 S/m, and thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/mΒ·K.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Ensure you square the Seebeck coefficient correctly when calculating.

Question 2

Design a project that aims to improve the thermal conductivity of a semiconductor material, focusing on both the methods discussed in this section. Outline your approach.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different methodologies can be integrated.

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